Ursel Gingerich Lake Fishing in Schuyler County, Missouri

• Overview

  Schuyler County in Missouri is where Ursel Gingerich Lake sits. The water sits 988 feet up. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Missouri listings. Bloomfield sits 17 miles from the bank. Des Moines is the closest city, 91 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Ursel Gingerich Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Treat Ursel Gingerich Lake as a water to read rather than to cover. Shallow bays warm first and pull fish in early.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 76°F at the top of summer and 23°F at the bottom of winter. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid March. The season between ice runs from about mid March to late December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Ursel Gingerich Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Lancaster City Lake, 1.2 miles out. Treat Ursel Gingerich Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.